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WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY - APRIL 16, 2025
In this week's Intersect, read about:
Don't Ignore Trump's Historic Message On Holy Week
President Donald Trump issued a lengthy statement Sunday (April 13) on Holy Week, and it is an absolute must-read. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- President Donald Trump issued a lengthy statement on the importance of Holy Week and his Christian faith, Sunday. News outlets were quick to jump on the schedule of Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, but seemed to mostly ignore his passionate message to the people of America:
- “This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity,” he wrote in the opening of his official statement, the rest of which we strongly urge you to read in full.
- Trump also created the official White House Faith Office to oversee his schedule for Holy Week.
- "Throughout the week, we will distribute a Holy Week proclamation, a special presidential video message (and) host a pre-Easter dinner and White House staff Easter service,” the office director Jennifer Korn said in-part in a statement to Fox.
PRAY.
Dear Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice for us. Thank You for taking the sins of all humanity upon Your shoulders. You didn’t have to. You were WILLING to fulfill God’s plan, shedding Your blood for our transgressions. You are our Savior, Messiah, Prince of Peace, Healer, and Friend. We love You, Lord! Help those that don’t know You—those we have been praying for, to find You and love You as we do. Give us the right words to say to be a witness for You to them. We give You all the glory! In Your name, we pray, Amen!
ACT.
Take the opportunity to read the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John this week. They each have essential elements telling the entire story of Passion Week. Be in prayer for those in your circle that need Jesus. Invite them to church for Easter Sunday!
Arkansas Cuts Out Corruption & Brings Christ To Classrooms
Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a slew of bills into law in April, many of which are aimed at reshaping education to cut out potential corruption, while mandating Christ return to our children’s curricula. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- Arkansas students from grades six through 12 will be taught, without any limitation, the identity of our Creator, God, as viewed by the Founding Fathers. Throughout these teachings, children will learn about the religious and moral beliefs our nation was founded upon.
- Arkansas is leading the way in religious freedoms in public education, with Huckabee Sanders wasting no time in signing a whole host of bills into law that will allow children across the state to get to know God from within their classrooms.
- It is quite difficult to fully describe how absolutely meteoric this win is for Arkansas. Normalizing the importance of Christ to the foundations of America will give every child a sense of God’s power in our nation.
- For just a few short decades, God was ripped from our classrooms and public spaces for no good reason. Just because Arkansas is leading the way in completely reshaping its public education institutions, doesn’t mean your state can’t play catch-up. Yes, these seem like big changes … but change can be very good.
- “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7).
PRAY.
Dear God, we ask that people in every state across this nation awaken to Your power within them. We pray that You will use the voices of many to bring a Biblical worldview to the youngest minds. We know accepting you into our hearts is the most important thing we will ever do. Guide us and direct us, Lord. Help us to step into Your will for us and seek You first always. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen!
ACT.
In the last couple of years, you may have noticed a resurgence of faith in public spaces. This is purposeful. Yes, we’re in a Great American Revival, but the U.S. Supreme Court also overturned a short-held ruling known colloquially as the “Lemon test,” which cut Christ out of classrooms and other public spaces from roughly 1980 until 2022. That is why so many lawmakers are now listening to their voters and installing religious freedom acts into state law. Gov. Huckabee Sanders is definitely leading the charge, but we know more states are soon to follow!
EXCLUSIVE: 'Religious And Moral Beliefs' Of Founding Fathers To Be Taught In State Schools
Arkansas students will soon start learning about the "religious and moral beliefs" America was founded upon thanks to the passage of HB 1705 in April. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- In the 2026-2027 school year, Arkansas children will be learning about how faith and freedom influenced the creation of the U.S. by way of our Founding Fathers. The bill was signed into law by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on April 8, along with a slew of others, many related to religious freedom.
- "The purpose of this legislation is for students to learn the intent and meaning behind the documents that created our government. In order for our country to go the right direction, we have to understand the reasoning behind the path our Founding Fathers chose. This bill will ensure students in Arkansas will study how the religious and moral beliefs of the Founding Fathers influenced those decisions. Their intent matters," Duke told Million Voices in an exclusive statement.
- "As a parent and former history teacher it has weighed on me how little our students know about our nation’s history and our government. This bill elevates these areas in our education standards. There is now clear direction to study all the Founding Fathers, their documents, influences and decision making processes. We are not telling students what to believe. We are simply looking at what the founders believed and how it shaped our country. It is crucial for citizens to understand where their rights come from and how to ensure they remain protected."
PRAY.
Father God, we ask that all young minds around this world are guided by Your light, purpose, and passion. Thank You for all you are doing to destroy the false narratives and deceit that took faith from our public spaces. We pray for every opportunity to share Your Word and its endless value to ourselves, our children, our communities, and our country. We know that Your timing has great meaning. We may not understand why you are choosing to uplift us in this Great Revival right now, but we Thank You for it. Amen.
ACT.
As we said last week, there are countless ways the Bible calls upon us to protect children. One verse that seems to stick out in this context is Matthew 18:6: “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.” But what are you doing to protect children? You’re reading Intersect for a reason today. Perhaps its because you’re supposed to take greater action on the issues that matter most to you. If you want to learn more about how to do that, get in touch with Million Voices today.
Hundreds Of Young People Accept Jesus Christ At US University
The UniteUS movement hit Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in early April, allowing hundreds of students to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Read more at Million Voices.
THINK.
- You just read three back-to-back stories about how your federal, state, and local lawmakers are helping bring Christ back into the lives of all Americans, particularly those within younger generations. Please don’t ever think that politics is not driven by faith, or that the two should remain separate, as this is not what our Founding Fathers intended.
- Our politicians are not alone in trying to bring God back to the norm in American society, as so many people are being called to make God their purpose, their front-and-center in life in such a way that brings his message to the masses.
- “God moved in Moody Coliseum as hundreds of students came forward to make a decision for Christ!” UniteUS wrote on social media following the major event. “Freedom found. Lives changed. God is moving in this generation!!!” The huge event comes as part of UniteUs major 2025 university and college outreach initiative, which has already brought countless young Americans to Christ.
- Are you one of the people being moved to action by God in 2025? Do you want people to hear your testimony? Share it today by emailing kay@millionvoices.org
PRAY.
Our Heavenly Father, we praise Your holy name! Thank You for giving us this great country. Help us to be good stewards of the blessings You have given us. Create in us a desire for change, helping us elect Christian leaders who will stand up for biblical principles. Bring about opportunities for us to go into the fields ripe for harvest to win people for Jesus. In Your name, we pray, Amen!
ACT.
We must put our trust in God and be disciplined and unfazed by the temptations of the world. If we obey His commands, we align with His will. We have an amazing country and vast opportunity for spiritual growth, reaching many people for Christ. The time is now to awaken America.
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